Electrical Site Supervisor

DPS Group Global; South Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DPS Group Global is seeking an experienced Electrical Site Supervisor for a major industrial water infrastructure project in Ireland. You will lead electrical installation activities, coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams, and ensure safe, on-time delivery ready for commissioning.

The role requires a qualified electrician with |minimum 5 years' experience in industrial environments, strong LV/VFD and instrumentation knowledge, and a proven ability to manage subcontractors and site safety.

Qualifications

• Qualified Electrician with a National Craft Certificate or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years' experience supervising electrical installations in industrial/utilities environments.
• Strong knowledge of LV power distribution, VFDs, instrumentation, PLC I/O, and Irish electrical standards.
• Safe Pass certification and supervisory safety training would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation contractors on a daily basis (MCCs, LV distribution, cable containment, power and control cabling).
• Coordinate with mechanical, civil and other site disciplines to align with project schedule.
• Inspect and verify testing activities (IR, continuity, earth loop impedance) and maintain ITPs and as-built records.
• Raise and manage site queries, NCRs and ensure compliance with RAMS and permit-to-work systems.
• Support commissioning and handover activities to the commissioning team.

Skills

Electrical supervision

Leadership

Safety management

Documentation

Communication

Education

National Craft Certificate or equivalent

Diploma/Degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

RAMS management

Job description

Our client is delivering a major industrial water infrastructure project, incorporating the installation and commissioning of a Water Treatment Plant (WTP), Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and Water Recovery Plant (WRP).

The project includes a range of advanced treatment technologies, including drum screening, dissolved air flotation (DAF), anaerobic and aerobic biological treatment, membrane bioreactors (MBR), ultrafiltration (UF), reverse osmosis (RO), activated carbon filtration and associated process utility systems.

Role Purpose

The Electrical Site Supervisor will lead and coordinate all electrical, instrumentation and control installation activities on site. The successful candidate will ensure installations are completed safely, to specification, on schedule and ready for commissioning while acting as the key interface between contractors, engineering teams and site stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise electrical installation contractors on a daily basis, including:
• MCCs and LV distribution systems
• Cable containment systems
• Power and control cabling
• Instrumentation installations
• Earthing and lightning protection systems
• Lighting installations
• Ensure all works are completed in accordance with approved drawings, project specifications and applicable Irish electrical standards.
• Review and enforce RAMS, permit-to-work systems, isolation procedures and LOTO requirements.
• Coordinate electrical activities with mechanical, civil and other site disciplines in line with the overall project schedule.
• Monitor installation progress, manpower utilisation and quality standards, providing regular progress reports to project leadership.
• Witness and verify inspection and testing activities including:
• Insulation resistance testing
• Continuity testing
• Earth loop impedance testing
• Cable termination inspections
• Maintain inspection and test plans (ITPs), punch lists and red-line documentation, ensuring all as-built records are completed for project handover.
• Raise and manage site queries, technical clarifications and non-conformance reports (NCRs).
• Inspect incoming electrical equipment and materials to ensure compliance with approved specifications.
• Support commissioning activities and the transfer of completed systems to the commissioning team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualified Electrician (National Craft Certificate or equivalent) and/or a Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum 5 years' experience supervising electrical installations within industrial, utilities, water treatment, wastewater treatment or process manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of:
• Low Voltage (LV) Power Distribution
• Variable Frequency Drives (VFDs)
• Process Instrumentation
• PLC I/O Systems
• Working knowledge of I.S. 10101 and Irish electrical installation regulations.
• Safe Pass certification required.
• Previous supervisory safety training (SSSTS or equivalent) would be advantageous.
• Experience on large industrial or process plant construction projects is highly desirable.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to effectively manage subcontractors and site personnel.
• Ability to interpret and review:
• Single Line Diagrams
• Electrical Schematics
• Cable Schedules
• Loop Diagrams
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Excellent organisational and documentation skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with digital reporting, document control and punch-list management systems.
• Proactive and solutions-focused approach to problem solving.

Health, Safety & Quality

• Promote a positive safety culture and lead by example on site.
• Conduct regular safety inspections, toolbox talks and site audits.
• Ensure compliance with permit-to-work, LOTO and isolation procedures.
• Report incidents, hazards and near misses and support investigations where required.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with project health, safety, environmental and quality requirements.